Fresh Jobs at South African Maritime Safety Authority

JOB PURPOSE

• To direct, oversee and drive the maritime legislation agenda in order to achieve the mandate and objectives of SAMSA

Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Plan, organize, lead and manage the various maritime legislation requirements and implementation processes
• Provide technical support to the Department of Transport (DoT) with regards to the drafting of maritime policies, legislation and strategies
• Provide technical support to the SAMSA Centres, with particular reference to the Office of the CEO, in drafting and amending maritime principal legislation, regulations and technical standards 
• Provide commentary, legal guidance and support on maritime legislation and policy related matters
• Provide advisory on legislative and regulatory changes
• Conduct research on various legislative and regulatory framework that impact on SAMSA and make recommendations and/or interventions to SAMSA
• Ensure alignment of domestic maritime laws with international conventions and leveraging global platform on best practice
• Oversee processing of legislation and regulations, including Parliamentary processing;
• Conduct and oversee stakeholder consultation (internal and external stakeholders)
• Provide support on maritime technical cooperation at a national, regional and international level
• Manage financial, human and other resources
• Develop and manage performance compliance requirements (e.g. annual business plan, reports and ad-hoc requests)
• Provide reliable Unit financial projections for budgeting purposes and manage the allocated budget
• Identify Unit risks, develop a mitigation plan and implement the plan to manage risks
• Decisively act on Unit audit findings and related management comments to prevent repeat audit findings
• Provide timeous and meaningful opinions and advice on maritime policy and legislation for decision-making purposes
• Facilitate proactive dialogue and establish effective and efficient stakeholder liaison and information sharing
• Facilitate knowledge and represent SAMSA actively in local and international maritime engagement platforms
• Effective management of performance for each direct report in line with the Performance Management Guidelines
• Support direct reports in the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Ensure that subordinates effectively apply newly acquired skills for improved performance
• Mentor and supervise Maritime Legislation Unit personnel

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric certificate (NQF 4) is essential
• Bachelor of Laws\LLB (NQF 8) is essential
• Postgraduate qualification in Maritime Studies would be an added advantage 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

• Admitted as an Attorney for South Africa

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Seven (7) years related legal experience post-admission as an Attorney, of which at least three (3) years should be at a managerial/supervisory level 
• Experience in the maritime industry would be an added advantage

COMPETENCIES

High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement: 

• Knowledge and experience of Maritime legislation
• Knowledge of policy and legislation development and implementation
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and management
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office
• Orally articulate with good written communication skills
• Research skills
• Ability to draw reasonable and logical conclusions
• Acts ethically
• Can easily persuade and influence others
• Willingness to occasionally work after hours when required
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills and ability to manage and develop staff and teams 
• Budgeting and Financial Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Research, Analysis and presentation
• Project and Programme Management

Deadline:17th April,2026

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• To provide administrative support to the Company Secretary and the Deputy Company Secretary in respect of compliance with governance processes and administrative matters relating to the Board of Directors and Governance Committees.

Job Description
KEY PERFORMANC AREAS

• Provide administrative support to the Office of the Company Secretary
• Provide administrative support to the Company Secretary and the Deputy Company Secretary
• Keep record of all documents and communication pertaining to the Office of the Company Secretary. Liaise with external stakeholders and staff in other departments and provide information to callers
• Coordinate logistics (i.e. meeting arrangements, catering, etc.)  relating to the activities of the Office of the Company Secretary
• Prepare all local and international travel arrangements for the Office of the Company Secretary as well as the Board and Committee members through submitting relevant documentation to the travel department
• Process financial transactions (invoices, receipts, payments, etc.), invoice control, assist with compiling the budget, ensure that office stays within budget, prepare an expenditure summary for the Office of the Company Secretary, and forward invoices for payment
• Prepare payments for Board and Committee members, suppliers, and contractors
• Maintain inventory and timeously submit requests for required stationery and all other office requirements SCM
• Support and assist in the execution of all relevant Company Secretariat services
• Assist in the coordination of internal and external events for the Company Secretary including meetings and events between the Chairperson of the Board, the CEO and other Board / Committee members
• Prepare meeting packs to ensure that all relevant information is prepared, circulated, and received by all concerned stakeholders timeously, prior to Board and Committee meetings
• Facilitate submission of reports from EXCO
• Ensure timeous follow ups and submission of Board and Committee meeting reports from EXCO or the CEO’s Office as per the scheduled meeting agenda provided by the Company Secretary and / or the Deputy Company Secretary
• Stakeholder Liaison (Internal and External)
• Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) relationships, as well as external relationships to ensure achievement of organizational goals
• Provide relevant and specialized technical support, where required, to peers and colleagues to ensure the achievement of objectives
• Self-Management
• Actively and realistically manage own performance.
• Actively implement own Individual Development Plan.
• Ensure individual performance ratings are aligned to departmental achievements.
• Compile and submit performance contract and reviews timeously to HC.
• Keep information confidential and treat strategic issues with the required levels of responsibility and sensitivity.
• Support the transformation to a high-performance organisation and model behaviours that are in line with the SAMSA leadership values and culture.

Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Corporate Governance/Legal (NQF 6)
• Corporate Governance Institute South Africa (CGISA) Qualification would be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 2 to 3 years administration experience
• Administration experience in Company Secretary's would be an added advantage

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Legislation (specifically Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations), as well as relevant legislations
• Co-ordination administration of meetings
• Legislative knowledge (Companies Act, Constitution of SA)
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislations
• Knowledge of corporate governance and King III Code
• Familiarity with the PFMA and National Treasury processes
• Communication skills
• Administration skills
• Minute-taking and report writing skills
• Research skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Relationship building skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills in the Microsoft Office Suite particularly in Power Point & Excel
• Professionalism
• High level of confidentiality
• Willingness to go the extra mile
• Deadline driven
• Assertiveness
• Emotional intelligence

Deadline:17th April,2026